Currently, questions of health information security and medical privacy are of utmost importance in the United States. Hardly a day goes by that we do not see a featured article or publication about some aspect of medical privacy, or a story about a security breach.
HIMSS has created a Privacy and Security Steering Committee to guide implementation of strategic initiatives that promote the privacy and security of healthcare information and management systems. This Committee has set the following goal: "By 2014, all entities who use, send, or store health information meet requirements for confidentiality, integrity, availability and accountability based on sound risk management practices, using recognized standards and protocols." The committee helps HIMSS establish its strategic direction and official positions on issues relating to privacy & security.
In support of this goal, HIMSS has launched several work groups that are actively involved with industry changing activities to achieve this goal.
Announcements
HIMSS Work Group Issues Paper on Patient Identity Integrity NEW!
Developed by the HIMSS Patient Identity Integrity Work Group, the purpose of the Patient Identity Integrity White Paper is to identify the complex issues relating to the accuracy and completeness of electronic health data attached to or associated with an individual patient and the linking of all such data within and across systems. The paper discusses the critical business processes that must be in place to support and maintain the integrity of the data for quality of care, patient safety and cost management.
Download the paperARRA (Stimulus Bill) Resources- Privacy and Security
Quick Guide to Navigating the P&S Provisions of ARRA
ARRA Chronological Listing of Key Privacy and Security Dates
Latest News:
The Office of the National Coordinator sponsors a medical identity theft Town Hall.
The Office of the National Coordinator sponsored a Town Hall meeting focused on the topic of medical identity theft.
Frequently Asked Questions - HIMSS Acquisition of Government Health IT
Frequently Asked Questions - HIMSS Acquisition of Government Health IT
HIMSS Acquires Key Federal Health Sector Media
HIMSS announces its acquisition of Government Health IT, a set of multi-media titles focused on government health information technology (IT) and its related activities in this sector, from 1105 Media, Inc..
